Denise

Meaning of Denise

This name means 'devoted to Dionysus,' who was the Greek god of wine, theater, and celebration. It implies a joyful and spirited nature.

Denise has French, Greek roots — browse every French, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Denise

After ranking as high as #298 in 2001, Denise has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Denise

• Denise Richards
  Actress, model, reality TV star
• Denise Austin
  Fitness expert, TV personality
• Denise Crosby
  Actress, Star Trek: TNG
• Denise Lewis
  Olympic gold medalist heptathlete
• Denise Levertov
  Influential British-American poet

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Questions about the name Denise

What does the name Denise mean?

Denise means this name means 'devoted to dionysus,' who was the greek god of wine, theater, and celebration. it implies a joyful and spirited nature, and it comes from French, Greek origins.

Is Denise a boy's or a girl's name?

Denise is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Denise?

Denise did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Denise most popular?

Denise peaked at #298 in 2001.